Ogallala Roundup Rodeo nearly doubles payout for contestants

Ogallala Roundup Rodeo nearly doubles payout for contestants

The community of Ogallala, Nebraska has a rich history rooted in the old west. Every year since 1916, the Ogallala Roundup Rodeo has played host to some of the most talented cowboys and cowgirls from Nebraska and beyond. This year will be no exception. However, the rodeo board has made…
Downtown Lexington building owners seek to reverse City decision

Downtown Lexington building owners seek to reverse City decision

Exterior of Lexington Chiropractic Center building at 104 West 7th Street in downtown Lexington subject of City of Lexington condemnation. (Paul Pack/KRVN, July 25, 2024) Two owners of a commercial building in downtown Lexington are appealing a decision by the City's Board of Adjustment affirming the City of Lexington's order…
Area athletes shine at CCC

Area athletes shine at CCC

COLUMBUS, Neb. – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has recognized a record 42 Central Community College student-athletes for academic achievement during 2023-24. The 42 CCC honorees surpasses the previous record of 37 in 2020-21. Student-athletes who earned a 4.0 GPA were named NJCAA All-Academic First team, while those…
Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo Results: July 25, 2024

Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo Results: July 25, 2024

The Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo in Gordon is underway and will continue through Saturday, July 27th. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/sheridan-county-prca-rodeo-attracts-top-talents-in-prca-wpra/ Here are results from Thursday, July 25th: Bareback riding leaders: 1. Bryce Eck, 83 points on Summit Pro Rodeo's Open Range; 2. Dylan George, 75.5; 3.…
Nebraska’s Big Rodeo Results: Thursday, July 25th

Nebraska’s Big Rodeo Results: Thursday, July 25th

Nebraska’s Big Rodeo in Burwell is underway and will continue through Saturday, July 27th. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/103rd-edition-of-nebraskas-big-rodeo-happening-next-week-in-burwell/ Here are results after the second performance, Thursday, July 25th: Bareback riding leaders: 1. Bryce Eck, 82 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Lost & Found; 2. Quintonn…
Honeybee farm in Nebraska harvests 6,500 lbs of honey | Fridays in the Field

Honeybee farm in Nebraska harvests 6,500 lbs of honey | Fridays in the Field

Bee Bum, a honeybee farm near Beatrice, Nebraska, is expecting to harvest about 6,500 pounds of honey this year. Owner Kevin Monfelt said commercial honeybee production presents many challenges and opportunities in Nebraska. Bee Bum operates 300 bee colonies and they're hoping to reach 400 colonies by next year. Monfelt…
4-H Youth Develop Skills and Life Lessons

4-H Youth Develop Skills and Life Lessons

Most 4-Her’s have been working on their projects and livestock since the late fall or winter. This was also true for Tatum and Riley Pittman of Morrill until tragedy hit. Their 4-H livestock, two fiber alpacas, were killed early in the year.   “My father-in-law (Jack Pittman) found them. One was…
Reaction from Gov. Pillen, AG Hilgers to Neb. Supreme Court upholding LB 574

Reaction from Gov. Pillen, AG Hilgers to Neb. Supreme Court upholding LB 574

Governor Jim Pillen -- Issued the following statement regarding the Nebraska Supreme Court’s decision upholding LB574, which the Governor signed into law in 2023 and which banned abortions after 12 weeks and prohibited irreversible sex change surgeries on children: “I am grateful for the court’s thorough and well-reasoned opinion upholding…